Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shoemaker who has hired him part-time. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Aldous was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Heward was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His auburn hair is long and unkept. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the south. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Barber, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp.